Tandem Interim

Who we are

Where talent meets transformation

We aren’t just about placements – we are all about progress. We match agile leaders with the organizations that need them most, creating momentum for growth and innovation. We value different perspectives and uphold the highest standards in everything we do.

Timeline

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2024

We launched Tandem Interim to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, specialized contract talent. As part of the Tandem Search family, we leverage our global reach and local expertise to deliver top-tier professionals with speed, precision, and impact.

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2024

Tandem Search KSA: We are expanding our presence across the MENA region with the launch of a new entity in Saudi Arabia. Building on over a decade of experience, we remain committed to connecting top talent with opportunities, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and driving innovation across key sectors.

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2023

Tandem Search is born: the new identity of the NSI and Bluefin Talent merger. This strategic move symbolises our unified approach and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional services to our clients, side by side.

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2022

We continued our expansion with new operations in South Africa and Lebanon, establishing a dedicated team to cater to the needs of clients across global regions.

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2021

We established an American entity, marking our entry into the US market and enabling us to better serve clients in this strategically important region.

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2021

NSI and Bluefin Talent ventured into the Australian markets, broadening their reach and extending their expertise to serve clients in this thriving region.

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2018

Later in 2018, NSI and Bluefin Talent expanded their operations into the Southeast Asian markets.

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2018

Bluefin Talent and NSI successfully provided their specialised services to all of the Big 4 firms across Europe and the Middle East. By now, they had established themselves as trusted partners for top-tier strategy firms throughout EMEA.

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2015

A pivotal moment occurred when our focus shifted towards strategy and consulting, leading NSI to develop expertise in this sector. Meanwhile, Bluefin Talent concentrated on Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions.

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2015

In a groundbreaking merger, NSI and Bluefin Talent joined forces to form a dynamic organisation positioned to provide comprehensive services across the spectrum of consulting, professional services, banking and financial services, and technology across the EMEA regions.

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2013

Established in 2013 in London, Bluefin Talent swiftly positioned itself as a formidable player in the banking and financial services arena across Europe and the Middle East.

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2013

NSI branched off from NSI Technology to establish itself as an independent entity solely dedicated to recruitment services.

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2010

NSI Technology emerged in Dubai with a sharp focus on recruitment and systems integration.

What sets us apart?

Striving for excellence

  • We partner with elite institutions globally, including  world-class banks, top consulting firms, the Big 4, unicorns, and visionary public sectors.

  • We drive positive global by working with change with NGOs and visionary government institutions.

  • Our stats-backed focus on quality ensures impressive submission-to-interview ratios, delighting clients and candidates 

Connecting globally

  • Our footprint covers developed markets (London, USA, Germany, Australia), emerging markets (Dubai, Singapore, South Africa) and frontier markets (KSA, Qatar, Bahrain, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam)

  • We have a physical presence in key strategic markets to ensure no stone in unturned in the search for world-class candidates.

Championing diversity

  • We partner with elite institutions globally, including  world-class banks, top consulting firms, the Big 4, unicorns, and visionary public sectors.

  • We drive positive global by working with change with NGOs and visionary government institutions.

  • Our stats-backed focus on quality ensures impressive submission-to-interview ratios, delighting clients and candidates

Our leadership

Deepak Bhavsar

Deepak Bhavsar

Deepak is the Co-Founder of Tandem Search. He leads our Executive Search Practice globally, focusing on Partner level placements across the globe.

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Monal Chhapia

Monal Chhapia

Monal is Co-Founder of Tandem Search; he leads our Financial Services and Market Intelligence initiatives, globally, and is responsible for strategically expanding our global footprint and capability into new territories and markets.

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Jayesh Sidhar

Jayesh Sidhar

Jayesh leads the Global IT Contracts Division, focusing on cybersecurity and banking technology in the GCC region, delivering high-quality interim solutions and connecting clients with exceptional talent. Service excellence and quality delivery define his approach.

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Joy Ayoub

Joy Ayoub

 Joy specializes in recruiting permanent and contract software roles for MBB, Tier 1–2 consultancies, the Big 4, major tech firms and GCC government entities, with expertise in cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, digital transformation and public-sector tech.

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Mia Hayek

Mia Hayek

Mia specializes in Senior Consulting Specialists on short-term strategic assignments.

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Christina Koshy

Christina Koshy

Christina focuses on high-level advisory & assurance projects across the MENA region

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Kristine Cezar

Kristine Cezar

Kristine is our dedicated leader for office management and the driving force behind our operational management

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Alain John Biasca

Alain John Biasca

Alain supports our global consulting needs from London.

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Shola Zamayla

Shola Zamayla

Shola leads our finance functions globally. She holds a CPA and comes with a background from EY where she worked as an external auditor.

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Queenee Panghulan

Queenee Panghulan

Queenee is our contracting finance specialist.

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